- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Mindfulness practice
About Donald
Donald Rindfuss is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Pennsylvania with 15 years of clinical experience. He works with people facing addiction, trauma, anxiety, grief, depression, stress, anger, and issues around self-esteem and life changes. Donald also lists help for guilt and shame among his focus areas.
He trained at the University of Pittsburgh, where he earned a Master of Social Work. Over his career he worked in addiction services, inpatient drug rehabilitation, and spent many years supporting veterans at the Veterans Administration. Those roles shaped his practical approach to everyday problems.
Donald uses plain, practical methods in sessions. He draws on cognitive behavioral strategies, acceptance and commitment ideas, motivational interviewing, narrative methods, and mindfulness practices. He also integrates aspects of yoga and meditation into work with anxiety, grief, and trauma when appropriate.
Sessions tend to be relaxed and down-to-earth. He describes his style as laid back and says he sometimes shares personal experience to illustrate a point. That approach is intended to help people talk through what they are carrying and identify next steps.
People often come to him for short-term help and coaching or for longer-term work when problems persist. He supports those dealing with caregiver stress, codependency, commitment concerns, process addictions, end-of-life issues, and questions about life purpose and midlife change. Donald works in English and accepts international clients, and his practice is based in Pennsylvania.
To start, readers are asked to use the platform matching tools to schedule an initial appointment and pick a time that fits their routine.
How his approaches translate to online work
Donald often uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) in sessions, which focuses on clarifying personal values and taking small committed actions even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present. That approach can help with persistent shame, guilt, or feelings of emptiness.He also draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and try small behavior experiments that change how problems feel day to day. Mindfulness practices are used alongside these methods to build simple habits for managing anxiety and grounding after stressful events.
Choosing the right mix of methods is part of the work together. He will talk with clients about goals, preferences, and what feels useful, then try approaches collaboratively rather than imposing one model.
The original profile does not specify which session formats are offered for online work, so confirm the current options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - for example a shorter check-in during a lunch break, or a late afternoon appointment that avoids travel. They can also allow continued work when local options are limited, while keeping the same therapeutic methods available through remote meetings.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He works with addiction, trauma, anxiety, grief, depression, stress, anger, self-esteem issues, and related concerns such as guilt and shame.
How would he approach feelings of guilt or shame?
He combines cognitive behavioral techniques, acceptance and commitment ideas, and narrative methods to help people name those feelings and decide what matters next.
What is his background and experience?
He has 15 years of experience, an MSW from the University of Pittsburgh, and a history of work in addiction services, inpatient rehab, and veterans care at the Veterans Administration.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Pennsylvania and practices from that state.
Can I work with him if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not list specific session formats; please confirm current options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.